1. India’s Solar Ambitions Face Hurdles Amid Heavy Reliance on Chinese Imports and Domestic Manufacturing Challenges (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: India has set an ambitious target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar power accounting for over 80% of this goal….
1. Supreme Court Urges Parliament to Ban Child Betrothals, Calls for Comprehensive Measures to Combat Child Marriage (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court has urged Parliament to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act to explicitly ban child betrothals, highlighting their violation of children’s…
1. Supreme Court Upholds Special Citizenship Provisions for Assam Migrants, Affirms Parliament’s Power Over Citizenship Laws (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s 4-1 verdict upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which grants citizenship to migrants in Assam up to March 24, 1971,…
1. Escalating Tensions: North Korea Mobilizes Amid Renewed Hostility with South Korea (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently, with North Korea claiming over 1.4 million citizens applied to join the army. This followed the North’s destruction of roads and…
1. CEC slams exit polls, trends on TV channels; calls for corrective steps (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar criticised the distortion caused by exit polls, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual results. He called for transparency in exit…
1. India-Canada Diplomatic Row Escalates: Expulsions, Allegations, and Security Concerns Intensify Tensions (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India has ordered the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats and announced the withdrawal of its High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats from Canada. This move comes in response to…
1. Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Precision medicine, driven by genomics and emerging technologies like gene editing and mRNA therapeutics, is transforming healthcare globally. India’s biobanking ecosystem is growing but faces challenges…
1. RBI holds rate at 6.5%, shifts stance to ‘neutral’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 6.5% for the tenth consecutive time while shifting its stance to “neutral.” This change indicates…
1. What does USCIRF report say about India? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released a report highlighting deteriorating religious freedom in India, citing violence against minorities and government repression. India’s Ministry of External Affairs…
1. India signs $750-mn currency swap deal with forex-starved Maldives (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International relations Context India’s recent $750 million currency swap agreement with the Maldives aims to alleviate the island nation’s foreign currency crisis. This partnership emphasises India’s commitment to supporting the Maldives…